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Review: 'Nowhere Child' is Christian White's stunning debut
Jan 22, 2019 9:49 AM - 'The Nowhere Child,' a credible story filled with surprises and realistic characters worth caring about, is a stunning debut by author Christian White
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Inclusive book joins all ages in Naperville reading program
Jan 22, 2019 4:31 PM - A "fable-like" story about "welcoming hearts and open minds" is gathering all ages in Naperville to participate in a reading program. -
Book review: James Lee Burke's new novel is an engaging, emotional mystery
Jan 20, 2019 7:00 AM - James Lee Burke's novels have mysteries that light the fuse of the story, but the almost poetic prose sets his novels apart. In "The New Iberia Blues," the story is not about the mystery itself, but more about the lyrical journey into detective Dave Robicheaux's past. -
Enjoy 'Songs and Stories of African People' Feb. 2
Jan 18, 2019 9:08 PM - Celebrate Black History Month with "Songs and Stories of African People" on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the St. Charles Public Library. Join Shanta Nurullah, a Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and storyteller, for a family event celebrating the songs and stories of people of the African diaspora. -
Geneva East Book Club marks 15th anniversary
Jan 17, 2019 6:18 AM - Kim Chismark of Geneva calls "The Secret Life of Eve" one of her favorite books. But she likely never expected it to result in the formation of a book club and friendships that would last for years. The Geneva East Book Club will celebrate its 15th anniversary next month.
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James Lee Burke's new novel is engaging, emotional mystery
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Review: Real and emotional prisons flow through 'No Mercy'
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Review: The surprises keep coming in 'The Perfect Liar'
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Book review: Mesha Maren's debut novel, 'Sugar Run,' is heartfelt
Jan 13, 2019 7:29 AM - Flawed people and a forceful look at an area ravaged by an economic downturn and a rising opioid epidemic meld in the character-driven "Sugar Run," Mesha Maren's novel debut. -
Book review: Gervais crafts intelligent and thoughtful thriller
Jan 12, 2019 7:00 AM - In "Hunt Them Down," author Simon Gervais has crafted an intelligent and thoughtful thriller that mixes family dynamics with explosive action. The possibilities are endless in this new series.
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